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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

April 5, 2011

DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts First Hotel in the UAE

"DoubleTree by Hilton proudly marks its commitment to growing our brand in the Middle East with this second hotel opening in the region in less than one week. The United Arab Emirates continues to build upon an already successful tourism industry that is vibrant, growing and continues to show tremendous potential. The DoubleTree by Hilton Ras al Khaimah is an excellent example to mark our brand's premiere in the U.A.E and encourages the world's travellers to discover this outstanding leisure and business destination," said Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton.

Hilton

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 24, 2011

Luigi Romaniello has been named General Manager at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is appointing Luigi Romaniello to the position of Managing Director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi due to open in 2012, effective 1st May 2011.

Rosewood Hotel Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 23, 2011

New Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Executive Apartments Branded Properties Planned for Abu Dhabi at Bloom Central

Marriott International announced today that it has signed agreements with Real Estate Group LLC, a subsidiary of Bloom Properties, to manage two properties in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They will be part of Bloom Central, a mixed-use development including 16,200 square meters of office and residential space on Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum St. (Airport Road), one of Abu Dhabi's main access roads to the city's central business district. The site is a 20-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Marriott

March 21, 2011

Ameen Al-Darawsheh has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Sheraton Deira Hotel

Ameen, a Jordanian national, brings with him more than 10 years of experience in Hospitality Management and has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Bangalore University in India.

the Sheraton Deira Hotel

March 21, 2011

Allan Federer has been named General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Federer has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry in senior management positions including sales and marketing across North America, Europe and Asia.

Ritz-Carlton

March 7, 2011

Hilton Worldwide Launches Waldorf Astoria in the UAE

The hotel, designed as a palace, will be located in the newest and most upscale area of Al Hamra, west of Ras Al Khaimah and approximately 40 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. It will be part of a mixed-use development that includes an 18-hole championship golf course, a 600-metre private beach and convention centre with capacity for 3000 people. The hotel will provide an ideal location for guests looking for a calm and secluded oasis of relaxation.

Hilton

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March 7, 2011

Horwath HTL Opens a New Office in Dubai

Horwath Hotel, Tourism and Leisure (HTL), the world's largest hospitality consulting firm, has opened a new office in Dubai. The office is the first for the Horwath HTL group in the United Arab Emirates and represents a significant addition to the network.

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February 21, 2011

Karin Sheppard has been appointed as vice president commercial for Middle East and Africa (MEA) at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Based in Dubai, Karin is responsible for implementing and integrating all sales, marketing, and revenue functions across the portfolio of hotel brands in the region encompassing InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites.

IHG

February 21, 2011

Natalie Nasser has been appointed as Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Natalie Nasser will oversee the region's contribution to global sales while providing support for the sales function of individual properties under all brands within the group's portfolio. Nasser brings 10 years of experience in tourism to her post at IHG, having worked with international hoteliers and tour operators. With a Masters degree in Law, Nasser began her career in tourism in the UK, before she moved to Egypt where she spent 11 years building valuable regional knowledge which then lead her to the United Arab Emirates.

IHG

February 10, 2011

Hilton Worldwide Expands UAE Portfolio With Hilton Sharjah

Scheduled to open in Q4 2011, the 259-room conversion property is conveniently situated on the Corniche Road, just 15 kilometers from the Sharjah International Airport and about 10 kilometers from Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world.

Hilton

External Article Markets & Performance

February 8, 2011

Dubai hotel occupancy hits 71pc in 2010 | tradearabia.com

Dubai’s hotels witnessed an increase in occupancy of 3.3 per cent in December as compared to the same month in 2009 to reach 71 per cent during 2010, said a report. However, the city’s hotels witnessed a decline of 4.2 per cent in revenue per available room (RevPAR) to reach $154 during YTD December 2010, said an analysis of selected STR Global hotel performances by Deloitte, a leading professional services firm.

January 27, 2011

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Sharjah with the New Sheraton Sharjah Hotel & Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Al Qassimi, to manage its first hotel in Sharjah, a business and leisure travel destination designated as an Arab Capital of Culture. The new Sheraton Sharjah will open beginning of 2013, marking the debut of Starwood in the emirate.

Starwood

January 26, 2011

Dubai Duty Free Appoints Jumeirah to Operate Hotel at Aviation Club in Dubai

The hotel has been carefully designed in a contemporary style that projects understated luxury. It will have 293 guestrooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and 2 lounges, as well as a spa and health club, and conference and banqueting facilities. The hotel sits within the grounds of The Aviation Club, the internationally acclaimed sports and leisure complex, home to the Dubai Tennis Championships and the award-winning Irish Village.

Jumeirah

January 25, 2011

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts opens fourth property in UAE

The upscale hotel management company, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts opened its fourth hotel in the United Arab Emirates this month, the Mövenpick Hotel Deira, bringing its portfolio to a total of 69 properties in key international destinations. The 216-room hotel is Deira's first international five-star property for more than ten years and is situated in the heart of Dubai's early commercial district on the north side of the city's arterial waterway, Dubai Creek.

Mövenpick

January 12, 2011

Now Open: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Takes its Place in Luxury Group

After much anticipation and years of preparation, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) officially opens its doors today. The 341-room hotel, with 124 executive residences, is the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the sixth property in the region for the luxury hotel company.

Ritz-Carlton

External Article Markets & Performance

Press Release

January 6, 2011

First Ramada Encore Hotel Opens in the Middle East

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company based on number of hotels and one of three business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced its continued expansion in the Middle East with the opening of the Ramada Encore Doha, the region's first Ramada Encore hotel.

Wyndham

Doha, United Arab Emirates

January 4, 2011

Signs of resurgence in UAE hospitality sector | khaleejtimes.com

The new year will see  stronger signs of recovery by the hospitality sector  given the upward trends seen in the  last quarter of 2010. UAE’s hospitality and tourism sector has been showing signs of resurgence with higher occupancy rates driven by a surge in tourist arrivals towards the fag end of 2010. However, with thousands of new rooms being added to the markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, there has been a slight drop in the overall revenue per available room, or RevPAR, last year.

khaleejtimes.com

Press Release General Management

January 3, 2011

Zabeel Properties appoints Jumeirah Group to manage Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Zabeel Properties, a subsidiary of Zabeel Investments, LLC to manage Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. The new 5-star hotel, located on the west crescent of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled to open its doors to the first guest in January with the opening party planned for 4 January 2011.

Jumeirah

Press Release Finance

January 3, 2011

IFA Hotels & Resorts Secures US$115 Million in Funding for Fairmont Palm Jumeirah

IFA Hotels & Resorts, through its asset management subsidiary company, IFA Hotel Investments (IFA HI), announced today that it has secured financing of US$115 million for its Fairmont Palm Jumeirah hotel project structured and arranged by Standard Chartered Bank. The agreement, which speaks to reemerging confidence in the Dubai real estate development sector, will allow IFA Hotels & Resorts to expedite the project's completion to Q1 2012.

IFA Hotels & Resorts